Holguín Province, Cuba
Cacao
Cacao is a locality in Holguín Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time13:50
20.92° N, 75.83° WElevation 45 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month206mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cacao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3411 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:48Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month21°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
206 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
63 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Cacao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 73%
Today23 Oct30°21°10.6 mm
Sat24 Oct28°21°32.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°21°12.2 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct30°20°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°1.5 mm
When to go to Cacao
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 73 | 74 | 67 | 57 | 50 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 60 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 67 | 63 | 72 | 85 | 166 | 141 | 76 | 92 | 136 | 206 | 137 | 75 |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Cacao
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cacao
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cacao
Earthquakes around Cacao
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record13within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 142 km
5.8Guamá Abajo 21 km ↙2017 · 143 km
5.6Caimanera 40 km ↙2010 · 148 km
5.6Baracoa 51 km ↑1998 · 121 km
Towns and villages around Cacao
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Mono0.8 kmCortaderas1.4 kmFlores1.9 kmSan Antonio2 kmGeorgina2.3 kmEl Tejar2.5 kmLa Rosa3 kmSaíto3.1 kmLa Escondida3.2 kmLos Pinos3.2 kmCuatrocientas Rosas3.3 kmEl Sitio3.5 kmCaridad3.5 kmLoma de Pilón3.9 kmLos Negritos4 kmItaliana4 kmCarrera Palmas4 kmSan Blás Arriba4.5 kmLoma la Yuca4.7 kmEl Fusil5.2 kmCanteras5.3 kmZaldívar5.4 kmLos Aguaceros5.5 kmLos Berros5.6 kmLa Yúa5.6 kmEsterito6 kmBalsalobre6.4 kmTinajitas6.6 kmDonque6.6 kmPuerto Arturo6.7 kmVista Alegre6.8 kmTasajeras6.9 kmLa Dalia7 kmLos Pasos7 kmSanta Justa Arriba7.2 kmTierra Blanca7.2 kmLa Brasa7.3 kmPunta Alegre7.4 kmRaudal7.5 kmLos Pilones7.6 kmVeguita Tres7.7 kmPiloncito7.7 kmAntillita Dos7.9 kmPozo Blanco8.1 kmJosé Fernández Rodríguez8.1 kmLa Cana8.3 kmPedregal8.5 kmCuatro Veredas8.7 kmArroyo Blanco8.7 kmLa Lima8.7 kmAntillita Tres8.8 kmVeguitas8.9 kmLa Pasa de Macabí9.1 kmBarea9.4 kmBatey9.4 kmVeguita Ocho9.4 kmVarona9.6 kmRetrete9.9 kmNaranjo Dos10 kmSanta Inés10 kmDeleite10 kmJucaral10 kmLa Sierra10 kmCurva de los Jamaiquinos10 kmOchoa11 kmPuente Torrenteras11 kmEl Níspero11 kmEl Negro11 kmMacabí11 kmLos Pinos de Retrete11 kmVictoria12 kmAlentado12 kmBanes12 kmEl Negro La Loma13 kmCayo Verde13 kmRetrete Abajo13 kmTierra Buena13 kmLa Uvilla14 kmEmbarcadero14 kmCamacho14 km
Places near Cacao
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cacao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cacao.
What is the hottest month in Cacao?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Cacao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cacao?
October is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cacao?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.